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‘Serious’ concerns raised about traffic, school places and infrastructure linked to 3,000-home development in Northampton

‘Serious’ concerns have been raised about traffic, school places and local infrastructure linked to a 3,000-home development in Northampton.

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Michael Thompson: ‘Did you suffocate Kim and cause her death?,’ asked police in seventh interview

The police asked the defendant if he suffocated Kim and caused her death in his seventh interview following his arrest, to which he strongly denied the allegation.

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Serial Kettering, Corby and Northampton flasher jailed AGAIN after indecently exposing himself to two people in Burton Latimer

A 49-year-old man has been jailed again after he flashed his genitals to two people in Burton Latimer.

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170 cannabis plants uncovered at residential address in Northampton after concerns raised by community

More than 150 cannabis plants were uncovered by police officers at a residential address in Northampton, after concerns were raised by the community.

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CCTV image released after man shouted at members of the public and indecently exposed himself in Northampton

A CCTV image has been released by police after a man shouted at members of the public and indecently exposed himself to them in Northampton.

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Michael Thompson: Murder accused was faced with allegations from Kim’s friends and colleagues in sixth police interview

The court heard that the defendant was faced with accusations from the alleged murder victim’s friends and work colleagues, which Kim is alleged to have disclosed to them, in his sixth police interview.

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COURT ROUND-UP: Northampton man jailed for dangerous driving among these 24 offenders

Local magistrates handed down sentences for assaulting police, possession of crack cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis, shoplifting from B&M and Co-op, and more…

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Key Northampton routes set for closures as council publishes summer roadworks schedule

Motorists across Northampton and the wider county are being warned to prepare for a series of road closures as West Northamptonshire Council rolls out a packed programme of highways, utility and infrastructure works over the coming weeks.

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Northampton Reform councillor challenged over ‘Mike Oxlong’ Facebook account – leader calls claims ‘boring’

A Northampton Reform councillor has been challenged over claims he was behind a Facebook account using the name ‘Mike Oxlong’.

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Northampton rooftop venue seeks permission to sell alcohol and host live music

A rooftop bar in Northampton has applied for a premises licence allowing it to sell alcohol and host live entertainment until the early hours of the morning.

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Northamptonshire parkrun to pay tribute to popular runner and talented footballer who sadly died aged 43

A parkrun event in Northamptonshire is set to pay tribute to a popular runner and talented footballer, who sadly died aged 43.

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Michael Thompson: Murder accused said he will ‘always’ love Kim in fourth police interview after arrest on suspicion

The jury heard that the defendant told the police he will “always” love Kimberley in his fourth interview after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

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More than 600 packets of illegal cigarettes and two dozen single-use vapes seized from three shops in Northampton and Daventry

More than 600 packets of illegal cigarettes and two dozen single-use vapes have been seized from three shops in Northampton and Daventry.

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In pictures: England fans celebrate at Northampton pub after impressive win in first World Cup game for the Three Lions

It was all cheers and beers at The Black Prince in Northampton on Wednesday night as England took their first points in the 2026 World Cup.

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Another shop closes at Northampton's Grosvenor Centre

Another retailer has left Northampton's Grosvenor Centre, marking the latest store closure at the town centre shopping destination this year.

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West Northamptonshire Council issues waste disposal warning to students and landlords ahead of summer exodus

Students preparing to move out of rented accommodation for the summer are being urged to dispose of unwanted items responsibly or risk facing fines of up to £1,000.

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Northamptonshire football club 'frustrated' as pitches built as part of new housing development stand gated off and empty for two years

A Northamptonshire football club says it is frustrated that football pitches and a community centre built as part of a major housing development have stood locked up and unused for almost two years because of delays over their transfer.

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Michael Thompson: Murder accused laughed in second police interview when asked if he was jealous, jury hears

The murder accused laughed more than once in his second police interview when asked if he was jealous of Kimberley’s online interactions with other men, the jury heard.

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Northampton man, 29, pleads guilty to vandalising cars in town neighbourhood – here’s when he will be sentenced

Here’s when a 29 year old man who has pleaded guilty to vandalising cars in a Northampton neighbourhood will be sentenced.

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New West Northamptonshire council app lets residents scan rubbish to find out if it can be recycled

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to download an updated council app featuring a new AI-powered recycling scanner and easier access to local services.